Data Engineer
An award winning financial business based in Cheshire are currently on the lookout for a Data Engineer to join the team as they look to further build out their data team.
As a Data Engineer, you will be crucial in designing, building, and maintaining their data infrastructure. You will collaborate with their Data and Insight Lead and other stakeholders to ensure data accessibility and quality, optimizing data flow and collection to support data-driven decision-making across all departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- ETL Processes: Design, construct, and maintain ETL processes using Azure Data Factory to integrate data from various sources into the Azure SQL database.
- Data Pipelines: Develop and implement data pipelines to ensure smooth data flow across systems.
- Database Management: Manage databases to store data in a structured, organized, and secure manner, making it accessible for analysis and reporting.
- Documentation: Create and maintain documentation detailing data integration and pipeline processes to enhance operational efficiency and support continuous improvement.
- Data Transformation: Transform raw data into meaningful, formatted data through complex procedures in Azure SQL, ensuring data consistency and quality.
- SQL Queries: Query existing SQL databases to provide information to stakeholders on request.
- Process Improvement: Review and evaluate current processes, suggesting improvements to optimize performance and efficiency.
- Power Query & Power BI: Utilize Power Query to import data from SQL, ensuring thorough data cleaning and preparation before proceeding with data modeling in Power BI.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to understand their needs, gather requirements, and develop effective data solutions.
Skills and Attributes:
- High attention to detail and accuracy while maintaining a focus on the bigger picture.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to explain complex technical processes in an easy-to-understand manner.
- Ability to get things done, stay calm and organized, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- Alignment with our purpose of making people's lives better.
- Fantastic work ethic, integrity, and a great team player.
Experience Required:
- Minimum of 2 years in a data engineering or similar role.
- Experience with Azure SQL database, Azure Data Factory, Power Automate, and Power Query.
What's in it for you?
- Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
- Fast-paced, dynamic environment with a collaborative culture that promotes learning and growth.
- Support for professional development, including covering the costs of study materials, exam fees, and offering paid study and exam leave.
- Generous holiday allowance starting at 33 days plus bank holidays, increasing up to 38 days based on service length.
- Flexible working framework, allowing for remote work and flexible hours where reasonable.
- Competitive benefits including bonuses, pensions, death-in-service benefits, income protection, and more.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates